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VALENTINE'S FREE GUEST DAY*
Tuesday, 2/14 | All Day | First-Time Local Adult GuestsHappy hearts beat stronger together. Bring your partner, co-worker or buddy along for free guest workouts on us all day on Valentine's Day. Find workouts you'll both love and plan your day with our class schedule online here.
*Valid for first-time, local adult guests only on 2/14/23. Must present valid local ID and complete liability waiver at check-in.
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WEAR RED FRIDAYS
Every Friday in FebruaryWe’re observing American Heart Month with Wear Red Fridays! Join our team in wearing red to raise and spread awareness in hopes of helping to eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation.
Sport your own red workout gear or purchase a LIVE ACTIVELY T-shirt at the Service Desk, with $5 from every shirt purchased benefitting the American Heart Association.
*Tshirts available for purchase while supplies last. See Service Desk for details.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
WE'RE FEATURING DYNAMIC DUOS FOR FEBRUARY
We’re feeling strong Valentine vibes here at Kruse Woods, not just in anticipation of February 14th but every day thanks to our many “power couples” who make exercise a healthy part of their relationship. Whether they’ve been walking hand-in-hand for years or enjoying a second chance at love, our coupled members take their own wellbeing - and that of their partners - to heart. Our Dynamic Duos come in all ages and fitness levels. We caught up with three of our twosomes as they hit the gym for their usual workouts in order to gain some insight into how exercise factors into their lives and relationships.
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SUNNY & ERIC SORENSEN
The Sorensens are fixtures here at Kruse Woods and in each other’s lives. Going on 36 years of marriage, Eric and Sunny have been part of the fabric of our Kruse Woods community for more than 20 years. “This place is the secret treasure of the area,” said Sunny. “It’s the cleanest, best-staffed, most interactive gym, and one of the most wonderful aspects is that members are encouraged to create their own culture.” Sunny and Eric often check in with each other as they circulate through the fitness area, but they follow their own unique workouts. While Sunny mixes it up daily with cardio, strength training, yoga and other classes (“Yoga helps when things get nutty”), Eric is “just here to look good. And also because I’m tired of eating Sunny’s dust when we go hiking.” Eric’s favorite workout - along with free-weights and treadmill hills - is “going out to coffee with the other Motley Fools” after their morning strength and cardio sessions. Sunny sums it up beautifully when asked what motivates her to exercise: “We have neighbors who are over 90 years old and they’re active every day and strong as ever. I want to be like them.”
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DEBORAH & CRAIG LOCKWOOD
The Lockwoods joined the club fairly recently and fast-became morning regulars. They like the fact that Kruse Woods is “small and welcoming, with kind people and a great atmosphere. We tell people about the gym all the time and some of our friends have joined, too.” Married 43 years, Deborah and Craig like to walk the neighborhood and birdwatch together. Here at Kruse Woods, they work their way around all parts of the club. Deborah loves the classes and particularly our group fitness instructors, who are “real people…authentic…they’re encouraging and foster a sense of acceptance without judgment.” Craig is a big fan of our EGYM strength circuit. “It’s unique and a great use of technology. I like the fact that it’s tailored specifically to me.” The Lockwoods appreciate our experienced team of Fitness Specialists and feel confident that when they ask a question or seek guidance, they are receiving well-informed, sound advice.
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SANDY & DON ZAROSINSKI
Sandy Zarosinski joined Kruse Woods nearly a year ago and convinced Don, her husband of 36 years, to follow in her footsteps last fall. “It was the steam room that clinched it for him,” she says with a smile. Sandy discovered Kruse Woods after her and Don’s kids moved to Texas, leaving a void in their lives. “It was tough when they moved so far away and I needed a distraction. A friend suggested I join a gym and it’s been great! I pound out five miles on the treadmill (singing along with her music!) and leave the stress behind.”The Zs have lots of friends who also are members and energy soars when everyone is lined up on the treadmills yakking away. Sandy and Don hit the EGYM circuit when they’re all warmed up, and Don recently joined Tai Chi with instructor Bryan Stickel to work on balance in anticipation of fly fishing this summer. “We’ve been in and out of lots of gyms in the area and this one is different. It’s small, clean, convenient and has everything we need,” they said. The Zs stay active together by camping, walking the neighborhood, splitting wood, and taking care of their huge yard. “We don’t want to sit around and grow old as we ease into retirement,” said Sandy. “I wanna be spry until I die.”
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NEW ON THE ACTIVE BLOG
Sweet Potato-Avocado Brownies RecipeThese delicious brownies have less sugar than traditional recipes and include healthy fats, protein, fiber, and the benefit of nutrients from real food. All while being ooey-gooey, chocolaty and delicious!
Active FitTip: To practice portion control, consider making these in mini-muffin tins.
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ACTIVE FIT TIP: PROTEIN PLANNING
By Gabe Seefoo and Angie Dobrowski
Proteins are the building blocks of life. Protein is necessary for proper cell function, and muscles need protein to repair and grow. When planning your meals, aim to include high-quality protein from a variety of animal and/or plant sources including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy, as well as seitan, tofu, tempeh, legumes, nuts and quinoa. If you're vegetarian or vegan, try to mix the "big 3" - legumes, grains and nuts/seeds - in order to consume all essential amino acids your body needs for good health.
Since the body slows digestion when we're less active and while sleeping, try to consume proteins that are higher in fat - such as pork and beef - earlier in the day because higher-fat foods take longer to digest than lower-fat fish and plant protein options. This will help minimize excess fat and calorie storage. Happy meal prepping!
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